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Everett C. Fisher, longtime Albuquerque resident, passed away November 15, 2005 in Thousand Oaks, CA at the age of 90. Everett was born on January 25, 1915 in Mt. Auburn, Iowa. He lived throughout the United States with his parents, Emil and Mabel, who were both teachers with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The family travel took Everett to Alaska where he worked for a mining camp and had the thrill of experiencing the Alaskan wilderness with his dog sled team. In 1940 he married his college sweetheart, Leona Hubbard. Everett and Leona enjoyed dancing together, as well as playing cards with friends, traveling and entertaining. His life was abundantly filled with love, family, friends, extensive travel, fishing and adventure. Everett was employed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers until his retirement in 1972. He relocated to Thousand Oaks in 2004 to be near his daughter and her family. He is survived by his three children: Leon Fisher and wife Lavon of Anacortes, WA, Gary Fisher of Santa Fe, Donna Kelly and husband Kevin of Newbury Park, CA. Five grandchildren: Grant Fisher of San Diego, Laura Packard and husband Ed of Mesa, AZ, Jared Fisher and wife Heather of Henderson, NV; Kimberly Kelly of Newbury Park, CA and Shane Kelly and wife Leslie of Newbury Park, CA. Nine great-grand children: Ethan, Connelly, Sophia and Charles Packard; Orion, Dakota and Phoenix Fisher as well as Emmersen and Finntan Kelly. Everett was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Leona and his brother Vernon. He will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at St. Marks on the Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place, NE.
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